Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Families come out for fun, games and learning at FACTS ‘Lights On’ Festival
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From ping pong toss games followed by exercise for children, to a rock climbing wall, line dancing and a trip around the park via a Kiddie Caboose, hundreds of families came to Bushmaster Park in Flagstaff to enjoy a variety of activities at the annual FACTS “Lights On” Festival held on Sept. 7, 2019.
Participants played carnival games, rode a miniature train and gained valuable educational lessons from a number of educational organizations that staffed nearly two-dozen booths and information tables during the free event, which included STEM demonstration programs and other activities.
The Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival not only doubled the fun this year, it also doubled its generosity. The June weekend event brought in more than 7,000 patrons in two days and raised $20,000 for the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy.
Last year, festival organizer Peak Events donated $10,000 from the proceeds to FALA. With an added day this year, the Flagstaff company was able to give twice that amount, which will go toward funding the non-profit charter school’s art and music programs.
